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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the  category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 for the , underscoring its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and impactful.

The rankings are distinctive in their focus on what colleges do for their students, the country, and the common good. These rankings evaluate institutions based on social mobility, research, and community service, highlighting universities that contribute to the public good while ensuring access and opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

In addition to this honor, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has recently achieved strong recognition in several other national rankings. The university was highlighted in the rankings, where it was ranked #217 out of 500 institutions in the overall rankings  and #209 in the category of social mobility.  Additionally, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is a 10-year recipient of the Overall Colleges of Distinction, Catholic College of Distinction, and Pennsylvania College of Distinction, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to student-centered education and values-based learning.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û  in Loretto, PA, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has most recently been in the news for its blessing and dedication of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program. Both events mark key milestones in the University's ongoing commitment to regional workforce development in the aviation sector.

For more information about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s rankings and academic programs, please visit francis.edu/blog/category/distinctions or contact University Communications and Marketing at marketing@francis.edu.